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[Nexus 7 General] lowpost99:
I'm also set up similiarly... but can't get Tablet Talk to consistently answer the phone calls over the stereo. Is a DAC required to get call audio over the car speakers? I don't see anything in TT on either the phone or the tablet to do this. Is it the order of pairing? Sometimes it seems that TT can't find the phone over BT, or has a bad BT passkey. I usually have to unpair everything from settings, and try all over. I run RCA out of the N7 into ground loop isolator and then to an EQ, and on to the amps & speakers. Sound quality is great, want to add hands free as well maybe soon. I don't have any steering wheel controls today. Thinking Parrot mk9000i with the controls and small display.... do I have to use BT/DAC USB out instead of RCA? Is this what the Parrot essentially is in this case?
[Nexus 7 General] raja_jee@hotmail.com:
Software for easy in car dash installation

I have built this software "Customize iT" It has almost all of the features you would need to install a Nexus or any other android device in car. Please see if you like it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plazmaa.customizeit
[Nexus 7 General] davidadavila:
joycon set up

im having problems following the joycon install, have following issues in a 2001 camaro

when mapping the buttons when the car is off it maps the keys properly in auto detect but when the car is on and i press the keys they\map

different is this normal? ? i have resistive buttons btw... i connected data cable correctly. do you guys thinking changing my ground will work?

so programmed them with the car off and used the assigment keys for android and saved my settings, i see that my tablet recognized joycon

but steering wheel is not recognized, what settings should i change to make it work, in the tablet, ? or how do i verify that the keys are working on android?

thanks in advance
[Nexus 7 General] davidadavila:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtwHHA0jJh4

can I maybe add a resistor of some sort???
[Nexus 7 General] berthy3:
USB Backup Cam

Very nice installation.

I've made some similar one on my French car Citroën DS5, and have one question I still cannot solve. Don't know if you can help.

My installation is Nexus 7 2012 with Timur USB Rom + USB camera for rear view.

When I start the car, the tablet is going back from sleep mode and all the USB are also powered on the same time.

The consequence is few seconds after going back from standby, an autmoatic prompt appears asking if "USB Camera Pro" is the right application to launch as the USB camera is detected. If I click on 'ON' and choose by default, as soon as the tablet goes back from standby, the Camera app launches.

And I don't want this. I prefer being able to start the application manually.

Do you know if there is possibility to disable this?

Thank you for help.
[Nexus 7 General] valk791:
That's an amazing project! Congrats!

I'm going to start next week buying all the necessary. I read that Timurs rom has been stopped from 2013, is there same other rom still supported?

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Thanks bud!! I'm probably not up to date but check out Autodroid. I tried that but was having issues with my flash drive syncing before I put my blazer in storage. Could have been something on my end tho
[Nexus 7 General] gduck24:
All the major players in the after market coming out with "android auto" compatible receivers. I have had fun with my project, but android built in to a radio that has all the hardware for radio and backup cameras is going to be a better solution. Software mods on a hardware that's made to work will be much easier and functional. You guys might want to check it out. These receivers are suppose to be out later this year.
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Well that just has NO FUN written all over it. Just kidding man lol.

Their actually already out and have been for a couple years now. Fold out Android

Personally the only reason I would get that over doing it yourself is to skip modifying your vehicle that has a single din radio. Which is why I plan on buying the one above for my diesel in the future.
[Nexus 7 General] cyberhern:
I'm not sure where you read that but I can guarantee you it's wrong. I am running the latest Timurs ROM kernel on my N7'13 running LP 5.02 he is very actively improving his kernel.

BTW... Mine is permanently installed in the head unit of a Ford F 350 diesel
[Nexus 7 General] gduck24:
I've seen those and I'm not impressed. Seems like it's always some knockoff from China. This is new. Radio is by pioneer, jvc, etc, and is a radio first, but takes your android phone and emulates a car friendly screen from the phone and it's apps. This way you won't be stuck back on crap 4.1 or something. You'll have whatever is on your phone.

http://www.androidauthority.com/ces-takeaway-android-auto-579599/
[Nexus 7 General] Dnst:
Thats not exactly what he meant. These are devices that run Android. They have nothing over the nexus 7 custom installation, indeed. What he is talking about is Android Auto which will be launched soon. And that OS is specialised on in-car usage. I still got hope, though, that someone will port it over to the N7. Then again the custom install would be on par.
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Guess that's what I get for being out of the loop the last 6 months.... Interesting tho
[Nexus 7 General] Dnst:
Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyAlguHgWVc

Great thread by the way! I am following this since one or two years :)
[Nexus 7 General] valk791:
Look at here

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/37755-timurs-kernel-usb-rom-most-popular-thread-on-rootzwiki/

First page:

+++*This project has been discontinued*in August 2013*+++

+++ Download images have been offered for another 12 month, until*September 28 2014*+++*

*
[Nexus 7 General] cyberhern:
I don't think we're allowed to post his website here check your PM. But you are wrong or the author of that wiki is wrong. Not the first time a wiki is wrong

Folks please Google. It is a very powerful tool. His website is one of the top hits.

I am currently running the last release of January 2015, February has not been released yet.

He is also now writing a kernel for the Nexus 9. Personally I think the tablets too big for head unit.
[Nexus 7 General] valk791:
I just followed the link in first page, posted by kuchar. Anyway sorry for the OT
[Nexus 7 General] 4walls:
Android auto

Android auto is now out. Pioneer has the NEX model available on Crutchfield or Amazon. Prices start around $700 US.
[Nexus 7 General] jeb192004:
Its available to buy but unusable until google releases the software on the phone side.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...-on-sale-but-android-auto-isnt-available-yet/
[Nexus 7 General] wzzupp548:
Anyone still have the

timur-usbhost-2013-01-29-cm10.1-fi.zip

found the rom, but the kernel file still eludes me

that is of course if the rom im downloading doesnt have the fixed install kernel included
[Nexus 7 General] bbc0:
Timur's USB Host kernel

Hi, I am also trying to locate Timur's USB Host kernel for my N7 orig. It seems like the link has expired.

Does anyone have a copy they could post please?
[Nexus 7 General] itspeat:
I have it hosted on mediafire. When I get home I can give you the link. Someone asked me for it on my YouTube video the other day. I didn't even realize he took the ROM down for the original n7
[Nexus 7 General] wantedman76:
I need timur's for nexus 7 2013 model. the newest one. anyone have it? all the links I have found are dead or removed
[Nexus 7 General] zedd82:
Timur now charges for his 2013 ROM.
[Nexus 7 General] KrilanPL:
Hello

What about to install my Nexus 7 2012 inside Zafira A 2000y diesel? Car never had din 2 version as far i know . Does someone trying to cut radio entry to make it bigger ? And buying a tablet mount frame from another car with din 2 ?Does it have chance to looking good ?
[Nexus 7 General] valk791:
Hi guys! [MENTION=4576031]Kuchar09[/MENTION] congratulations! Just a question where did you take the remote signal to the amp to turn it on and off? Usual the wire is connected to the head unit. Thanks.

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 General] nokmond:
Old thread I know, have/did you have any problems with Poweramp causing the Timur rom to reboot all the time on power up?
[Nexus 7 General] kmccb:
I got my Nexus 7 with the latest Timur's kernel installed.. I got everything working except for my EasyCap.. I have verified it has the STK1160 chip and I can view it on my Windows 10 PC with VLC.. I've tried numerous apps on the Nexus and none of them work..

Any ideas what to try?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 General] valk791:
Hi guys I have a nexus 7 2013 installed in the car. The sound in managed through the dac zuperdac and the amplifier Alpine ktp 445u. The tablet mounts the last MM stock rom with timur's kernel. Actually the sound is good but I would like to improve the quality so I thought to install viper4android 2.4.0.1 but unfortunately I couldn't make it work with the dac, but only through the speakers.

Now my question is: are there some good sound mod that are suitable for my system?

Thank you in advance

Inviato dal mio FRD-L09 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Sure google talk in fine I think my username is travis.kuchar@gmail.com
[Nexus 7 General] eastside770:
invitation sent
[Nexus 7 General] squbel:
Edit: please delete this post. My daughter stepped on my nexus 7
[Nexus 7 General] eastside770:
im buying this wire harness for my ss PAC OS-2C-BOSE OnStar Radio Replacement Interface. how do i hook it up to the nexus 7? i know via 3.5mm to rca but do will there be leftover wires on the wire harness? would i just hard wire the speakers to rca female and hook the male end from the 3.5 to rca thats in the tablet to that? would this affect my remote start and keep everything in the car working right? the people at best buy was tell me that i had to have their harness bc it would keep the car running if i didnt it would do crazy things to the car like only 4 cylinders working chimes and lights on the dash would go off etc.... just trying to make sure i do everything right thanks in advance
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Well first of all I dont think that is the correct harness for an 08 impala with bose. It looks like either PAC RP4-GM31 or GMOS-LAN-02. Looks like only the GMOS-LAN-02 supports onstar but I could be wrong.

Personally I would buy a new amp and speakers because working the the bose system is not going to be fun.

You might be able to run something like this LINK but I'm not sure that will really work.

This is why I ditched the bose! because it was less complicated and I also wanted better audio!
[Nexus 7 General] eastside770:
ok so if i get a new amp leave factory speakers in how would it be hooked up?
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Unfortunately you can wire up Bose speakers to an aftermarket amp.

Now if you had an aftermarket amp and speakers you would hook up the tablet to the amp either via 3.5mm to rca or a USB DAC to rca.

Are you sure your up for this? There's not really an easy way to make your tablet a dedicated head unit!
[Nexus 7 General] wolfdog_1987:
I just wanted to say thank you for all the information in this post. I am getting a new car in a month, a 97 Lincoln Mark VIII with factory bose stereo system, and i am planning to make my nexus 7 replace the headunit. I'm on a bit of a tight budget so I'm going to attempt to keep my factory amp if at all possible, not only to make installation easier, but so i don't have to separately amplify all 8 speakers with aftermarket amplifiers.Thanks to some of the stuff you posted on here, it's going to make my installation much easier. I plan to use an IOIO board to control the sleep function, that way it can always have power, but still come on and off with the car. The other idea behind that board is to control certain aspects of the car via custom program in android, but it could also be useful to trigger events for your install. You could have it automatically launch the program you use with the reverse cam when it senses you are in reverse, then hit the home button when you shift out of reverse. I'm in a computer science course in college, so i think this would be good exercise. I'm really glad you posted up all the information about the kernals and stuff you used, because i really wanted to use a USB DAC for my audio out instead of a headphone jack. A few questions though. My nexus is completely factory for now, and plugging any storage devices into the OTG makes it freeze, is this common and your aftermarket kernel fixed it, or am i just doing something wrong? Does it not get unstable at all after a long time of having all that stuff plugged into it?

If this is helpful to anyone, i lurk around a few carputer forums, and most of the people i see with premium sound systems (with factory amp) end up running their own wiring to the factory speakers (or aftermarket replacements) if they want to use them with a different amp, just so they dont have to go through the trouble of trying to bypass/interface the factory amp. They have to run their own crossovers, or an equalizer or something, and such to make the sound decent though. If i cant get mine working, that's what i will be doing.
[Nexus 7 General] eastside770:
yes what did u do to hook the steering controls up to tablet? did yoou by chance lose a feature on your car? remote start?
[Nexus 7 General] dankens:
Hi there, awesome job on the project.

I am waiting for my nexus7 to arrive as a replacement for gps unit which i broke. Im just gonna use simple vent mount.

One thing i am researching right now and having a hard time is figuring out if it possible to use rds-tmc fm traffic info on android with a map app? there are micro usb recievers for that but no apps to use them so far? are there any hacks for that?

Also what is a good rom/mod/apps for usage as a gps/car computer primarily?
[Nexus 7 General] dcmtnbkr:
This would be super helpful
[Nexus 7 General] dcmtnbkr:
What usb hub did you use?
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
That is weird checkout Timurs new kernal or maybe even his new roms!!! LINK Hopfully that will fix your issues.

The joycon is connected to a hub in the dash. the joycon also taps into my steering controls.

Using the joycon software on your laptop you set up each button as a key using the virtual keyboard in their software. If the key you want isn't available you need to set it as a key you will remember and edit that keys action in the keylayout file.

Didn't lose any special features and there is no reason you should... that I can think of anyways.

Ehh don't think theres really any special recievers, but i could be wrong. Many gps software have traffic updates built in, some do cost extra though.

Defiantly check out Timurs new rom for sure if not at least his kernel. LINK

I'll try and do it sometime next week.

I'm using an amazon hub modified for external power. LINK

But I ran out of ports so I am also adding another one which will also be externally powered. LINK
[Nexus 7 General] eastside770:
im switching from the nexus 7 to the sgt 2 7 bc the galaxy tab supports external mic.(so i can talk on my fone thru that) unless you can prove me otherwise
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Well apparently with Timur's new ROM people are reporting the internal mic works with a DAC connected.

Its only a matter of time till someone has an external mic working.

I can not say for sure that it works due to some complications with my DAC and Timur's ROM that we are trying to work out.
[Nexus 7 General] eastside770:
cool i want a quad core tablet but i wonder how much does that really matter in a car?
[Nexus 7 General] eastside770:
hey what kernel and rom are you using?
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
I'm using Timur's new ROM with the kernel built-in!

Link
[Nexus 7 General] eastside770:
yeah thats the one i just installed putting it in this weekend and whill take lots of pictures. did u apply any audio mods?
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
As in to the tablet? No

Just usb DAC to amplifier
[Nexus 7 General] deathphoenix99:
That's a neat install, definitely different and a lot of work involved.
[Nexus 7 General] PVL_93_RU:
Looks insanely awesome
[Nexus 7 General] t1mur:
Hey K., a while back you mentioned, that you would hear distorted audio, when you use your E10 without an external power supply and using a N7 that is low on battery. Well, I just wanted to let you know, that my E10 is also making displeasing, rumbling noises, when operated by a GNex phone running on battery (independent of the amount of charge) . Definitely seems to the same symptom. The problem does not occur, if external power is being applied.
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Well I'm glade you had the issue so you know what I was talking about.

Even with my hub being externally powered tied into the ignition I had the issue ever now and then.

But I'm a happy to say that hooking the DAC to a hub that has constant power I have not heard the weird static/ rumbling noises. Its been probably 2 weeks now and haven't had this issue since making this change in my setup.
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
For those that wanted me to make a video of setting up a joycon here you go!

The first video is setting up basic functions such as volume up, volume down, track forward and track previous.

The second video is to setup button presses to open a specific app, I also talk about the problems I see with doing this but haven't figured out another way to do this.

I'll try and edit my original post today and update everything and put videos there if I can.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad0ZkoC_0WU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXQp1FJNsUI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Nexus 7 General] t1mur:
I'm not exactly sure how to parse that. :confused:
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Means my DAC isn't faulty like I was beginning to think :victory:
[Nexus 7 General] AthenaLod:
Not going to do this to my car, but wanted to say thanks to Kuchar for amazing setup and answering almost everything questions asked. five stars for that
[Nexus 7 General] t1mur:
Allow me to briefly mention, that there is a new release of USB ROM out, which is based on CM 10.1 and 4.2.2. Thanks.
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Updated my OP with all the parts and links to them. Keep in mind you can defiantly do this cheaper than I did!

Thanks I appreciate it, I try my best to answer everyone's questions.
[Nexus 7 General] naiku:
Awesome install! I picked up a Nexus today for this very purpose of installing as a head unit. I already have amplifiers etc, and plan to use the 3.5mm out to RCA (I have a JBL MS8).

For now I am going to go with a basic install, but now that I know steering wheel controls are possible will likely include those.
[Nexus 7 General] richardorvince:
I hope you never even think about touching it while you're driving. I can't imagine that's much of anything but a distraction from the road
[Nexus 7 General] kybo21:
HI,

great job !

but can you explain how do you do for the sound:

do you use the analog output of nexus 7, stero analog output 2 channels ?

how to you convert to 4 channels in the audio amp ?

thanks
[Nexus 7 General] naiku:
How is it any more of a distraction than the myriad of touchscreen navigation/media head units available on the aftermarket? or fitted as standard to a large number of today's new cars from Ford's to BMW's?

Regardless, I have no plans to be messing with it while driving in my car, outside of changing the volume or a song, and I am sure the guy who created this thread is the same.
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Sure I went from Tablet>>USB DAC>>SPDF to Analog (digital to analog converter, 2 channels)

I then ran the 2 channels to my amp which was suppose to automatically bridge the 2 channesl but it didn't work so I just used a pair of y cables to split my 2 cables into 4. This isn't true 4 channel but it still has L&R which is good enough for me.
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Of course not thats what the steering wheel controls are for ;)

But don't really see how it is much more of a distraction than a normal double din or gps unit
[Nexus 7 General] Kookie_Monster:
Awesome project, Kuchar!! Very "pro"-like! :)

All you need now is a kickass UI to top it all. :victory:
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Finally messed with my backup cam and have it automatically opening when in reverse and closing when put in park or drive.

Since I had an issue with just seeing a white screen someone recommended I put polarized sunglasses up to the camera and see if it made a difference, which it did. So I did some more experimenting and ended up using 2 layers of 20% window tint over the camera lens which works decently well.

I'd probably have to say wait and see if they get the easycam working that way you can use any backup cam instead of a webcam and doing more work.

I'm also going to add my wiring diagram to the original post to possibly help some people!

Here is a video of it in action.

[YOUTUBE]RxpE7if-7ds[/YOUTUBE]
[Nexus 7 General] jon102034050:
I would love to see the wiring diagram - I have the parts on order to power a USB hub exactly how you have done so, thanks for listing your parts out and being so helpful!
[Nexus 7 General] naiku:
The back up cam is a cool addition. Will the Joycon be able to handle the camera function even if you are not using it for steering wheel controls? Also, and sorry if I missed it, but how do you hook it up to the shifter action? Where is the Joy on getting its input from when moving to reverse/park?
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Yes it would be able to handle just the backup cam function without steering wheel controls, but I was reading that they are currently trying to make an app to work with a easycap so you can use a regular backup cam. Before you order an easycap make sure it has an STK1160 chip only! Others will not work.

This would also be a nice option for you in the future since the developer said that the app automatically launches when the camera senses the backup cam is on when your in reverse.

Check out post #1078 LINK

Since my wiring harness module (needed to retain my on-star and door chimes) already had a reverse lead in the harness I just used that. I'm sure there is other places under your dash that you would be able to tape into a reverse lead, but if you get desperate enough you could always run it to your revers light.
[Nexus 7 General] naiku:
Awesome about easycap and the app, I will keep an eye on that. I hope to be able to use a license plate frame type of camera. That piece is down the road for me though, need to finish the basic install first. I should sign up at rootzwiki, especially as I am using Timur's ROM.
[Nexus 7 General] ImaDouche:
Quick question, I have a Ford sync equipped vehicle. I want to run the tablet as and keep the stock radio function and run the tablet to the line in function on the OE receiver. I won't need to amplify the tablet, just the stock Radio correct? Thanks.
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
You are correct!!
[Nexus 7 General] Kuchar09:
Well ever since Kookie_Monster gave me the idea of a custom UI I've been playing around in Photoshop. This is what I have so far, might make a few changes still though!

This is an old picture, I now have things a little more aligned.

[YOUTUBE]Q8AnouK9VME[/YOUTUBE]
[Nexus 7 General] Kookie_Monster:
Nice! I'm at work and so I can't see the video. I'll have a look at it when I get home.

Keep us posted. :good:
[Nexus 7 General] cougar11:
mind sharing the psd file from photoshop? looks awesome
[Nexus 7 General] eastside770:
so u have constant power goin to your usb hub?and the usb dac is basically to clean up the sound right? and i have mines hooked up in my car and im trying to figure out why my tablet wont recognize the external hard drive even thought the hub is self power when the n7 isnt on charge. when its on charge its fine no problems except for some charging noises im guess thats what the usb dac is for right?